Judicial Review of Committee of Adjustment Decisions: Matters of Public or Private Importance?
Is a decision from a municipal committee of adjustment (a “CofA”), a matter of public or private importance? A recent trilogy of cases from the Ontario Divisional Court has split […]
Exploring Beauty Tech in the Age of AI – CANTECH
Partner Mimi Palmer will share insights during Exploring Beauty Tech in the Age of AI, a one-hour webinar on Thursday, December 11, from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m. ET. Hosted by […]
WeirFoulds Partner Benjamin Bathgate Comments on Alleged Cryptocurrency-Based Money Laundering Scheme in The Globe and Mail
Partner Benjamin Bathgate, Chair of WeirFoulds’ Commercial Litigation Practice Group and Co-Chair of the Blockchain and Digital Assets Practice Group, was quoted in an article in The Globe and Mail […]
Ontario Legal Conference – Ontario Bar Association
Partner Michael Ding will serve as Program Chair for the Taxation Law session at the Ontario Bar Association’s Ontario Legal Conference (OLC) on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. Partner Ryan Morris […]
Two WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation
Congratulations to our two partners who have been recognized in the 2025 Lexpert Special Edition: Litigation. The publication features Lexpert-ranked lawyers who work in litigation in Canada and abroad. Our listed […]
Ontario’s First Reprisal Ruling Under the Securities Act: A Compliance Wake-Up Call for Employers
For the first time, in McPherson v. Global Assets Inc.[1], the Ontario Superior Court of Justice (the “SCJ”) interpreted and applied the anti-reprisal provisions of the Securities Act (Ontario) (the […]
What Are We Waiting For? A Cautionary Endorsement on Timing, Process, and Priority of Lien Claims Caught in an Insolvency
Introduction In a recent endorsement concerning lien claims in receivership proceedings[1], the court offers a nuanced and pragmatic message for construction stakeholders, insolvency practitioners, and receivers. On one hand, the […]
21st Annual Crown Corporate Governance Annual Conference
Partner James Kosa, Co-Chair of the firm’s Technology & Intellectual Property Practice Group, will be a featured speaker at the 21st Annual Conference on Crown Corporate Governance. This two-day event takes […]
Multiple WeirFoulds lawyers recognized in Lexology Index: Canada 2025
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce the firm has been recognized in the 2025 edition of Lexology Index: Canada. Since 1996, the guide has identified the foremost legal practitioners and consulting experts […]
WeirFoulds Assists Lorne Park Capital Partners in Completing Going Private Transaction
On October 17, 2025, it was announced that Lorne Park Capital Partners Inc. completed a previously announced plan of arrangement with Sagard Private Equity Canada. The arrangement saw an affiliate […]
WeirFoulds Employment Law Hot Takes: Swing and a Miss – Off-Duty Conduct Gone Wrong
The Toronto Blue Jays might have struck out this year (but still delivered an incredible season), but the real foul ball recently came from the stands, and it cost an […]
WeirFoulds congratulates client Carrie Zettel on being recognized by the 2025 Canadian Women in Real Estate Awards
WeirFoulds congratulates client Carrie Zettel, the Senior Vice President, Asset Management at Northam Realty Advisors Limited, who has been recognized by the 2025 Canadian Women in Real Estate (CWIRE) Awards, […]
WeirFoulds congratulates client Jennifer Suess on being recognized by the 2025 Canadian Women in Real Estate Awards
WeirFoulds congratulates client Jennifer Suess, O. Ont., the Senior Vice President, General Counsel, ESG and Corporate Secretary of RioCan Real Estate Investment Trust, who has been recognized by the 2025 Canadian […]
WeirFoulds Executive Partner Lisa Borsook recognized by the 2025 Canadian Women in Real Estate Awards
WeirFoulds is pleased to announce that Lisa Borsook, the firm’s Executive Partner and Co-Chair of the Commercial Leasing Practice Group, has been recognized by the 2025 Canadian Women in Real […]
Commercial Litigation Insights: Don’t Hide Behind the Messenger – ONCA Upholds Judgment Despite Intermediary Conveying Fraudster’s False Messages
The Ontario Court of Appeal recently upheld a summary judgment finding several defendants[1] liable for civil fraud, in relation to a $3.2 million warranty repair scheme.[2] Notably, liability was upheld […]